Basic Yellow 11
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(2-((2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)amino)vinyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride (CI 48055)
What does it do?
Basic Yellow 11 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Basic Yellow 11 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1273), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Yellow 11?
Basic Yellow 11 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-((2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)amino)vinyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride (CI 48055)
Is Basic Yellow 11 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Yellow 11 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Yellow 11 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Yellow 11 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Yellow 11?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Yellow 11 is 4208-80-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010